BR metropolis of Daido Moriyama

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Sawa

MemberNoobJan-24-2013 12:30 PM

One of Japan's most internationally famous photographers is Daido Moriyama. His photographs have somewhat of a cinematic look to them, also a BR-like quality with many (like stated in the 1st linked blog). I agree with this observation as well.

One could easily speculate that many of Daido's photographs had some influence on Ridley; in the visual-style & street-level presentation of BR. It's quite likely that Ridley would have been aware of this photographer, as he was incredibly fond of these types of art books for obvious reasons.

It would be a great question to ask of him in the future, if someone ever got the chance.

The Blade Runner metropolis of Daido Moriyama

Article: Low Life in Tokyo

Video: Daido Moriyama: In Pictures

Searchable catalog of Daido's photo-books

Photos tagged @ tumblr

NY '71 #1

NY '71 #2

Tsugaru Straits

Kagerou

Untitled Shinjuku #1

Untitled Shinjuku #2

S:)

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Svanya

Admin2KJan-24-2013 12:41 PM
Sawa, those are amazing links. Thank you so much. The "Daido Moriyama: In Pictures" video is so awesome!

Sawa

MemberNoobJan-25-2013 11:36 AM

Yes, it's a good introductory video. This one below is much longer & detailed, plus includes the re-telling of his ancient development technique, once secret:

Daido Moriyama: Near Equal

So glad you enjoyed Svanya!

A new life awaits you in the Off-World colonies! A chance to begin again in a golden land of opportunity & adventure!

S:)

Svanya

Admin2KJan-31-2013 12:11 PM
Oh god that "Near Equal" do***entary is fantastic!!

Sawa

MemberNoobFeb-02-2013 3:08 AM

I have one more for you ...provides some accurate insight into 1980s Japan. It can help to give a bit of perspective with the Japanese motif in BR, & as well Ridley's "Black Rain":

John Pilger - Japan: Behind the Mask (1987)

S:)

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